90210 Recap: Episode Six, "Model Behavior"

90210 Rundown: Episode Six, "Model Behavior"

Last night's episode of 90210 brought cast members who usually never have a reason to share the screen together through the powers of a fashion show. This week's Gossip Girl also centered around a fashion show, but there's no talk of socialites or Marc Jacobs nor appearances by Michael Kors or Tinsley Mortimer in the Beverly Hills version. Instead, we get teachers, drama instructors, school principals, and pervy-looking older men hitting on teenagers. It felt kind of lame in comparison, no? That is, until the punching started. That part was exciting.

Also, the episode sets up what I'm assuming will become a little hiatus for Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty from the show. Boo! Are you as nervous as I am for the training wheels to come off? Can this show stand alone without the old cast and references to the original 90210? Let's discuss — just

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Shannen Doherty was only signed up for four episodes, so I guess Brenda's gone for a while — but the show left things so that she could come back. So maybe she will? I'm already going through withdrawal!

And Kelly's going to see Dylan for two weeks, so I'm thinking aside from Nat we're really going to have to watch this show without the old 90210 drama. I just don't know if I can get excited about this.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Things just started getting good between Kelly and Brenda with the Dylan love triangle reignited. I still don't think Luke Perry will return to the show because of his other commitments, but you never know.

Also, how'd you like Brenda moving in on Ryan the teacher? I thought this line from Brenda to Ryan was seriously underhanded: "I love Kelly, but as great as she is — you just dodged an epic bullet.” Mean!

Brenda mentions to Ryan she has a brother, and when he's all, "Oh I didn't know you had a brother," she gives him this hilarious mysterious gaze and says something like, "There's a lot you don't know about me, and it's better it stays that way." I totally laughed at that, because ooooh, a brother?! That's so intriguing! If she has a brother, what else must she be hiding? And sarcastic rant over.

Yay, Navid's back! He's seriously one of my favorite parts of this show. And now he's Dixon and Silver's third wheel! So cute and funny, those three. I love how Silver tells those two boys bickering over third wheeldom to "hug it out."

Dixon and Silver are so kissy. I like them as a couple and think they're part of what keeps this show interesting.

Adrianna is still lurking around acting mean and out of it. Does she have to look so pale and sweaty? We get it, she's on cough syrup or something. It's so over-the-top.

Annie's dad tells her to be nice to Adrianna because she might be on drugs. When Adrianna wonders why Annie would bother bringing her to the fashion show, Annie says, "Unlike you, I’m actually a nice person." Which — not to nitpick — isn't technically what nice people say, but whatever.

Back to Navid for one second. I loved his gaggle of models, especially when they hear his name, ask if it's Persian, and then decide that's hot.

So, wow! The Dixon punch-out scene with the creepy dude hitting on Silver is semi-controversial. A lot of horrible stereotypes are thrown at him, which is interesting territory for the show to cover. Hopefully they proceed wisely.

What did you think of last night? Is the new cast growing on you at all? Are you glad Ethan and Naomi called it quits? Were you invested in them to begin with? Are you tired of Naomi's family drama? I myself like it better when she's not so angsty and is free to wreak havoc on the other kids at school.

tlsgirl, I was agreeing with you in a roundabout way :) I know my words were confusing, I think I meant that supposedly Silver is an aspiring socialite yet she looks down on the stereotypes of being a model. In my opinion, model > socialite. At least a model actually has a job. But yeah, I was agreeing with you that Silver was being ridiculous.

tlsgirl, I was agreeing with you in a roundabout way :) I know my words were confusing, I think I meant that supposedly Silver is an aspiring socialite yet she looks down on the stereotypes of being a model. In my opinion, model > socialite. At least a model actually has a job. But yeah, I was agreeing with you that Silver was being ridiculous.

I think Brenda is screwing around with Dylan...Why would she delete his #? hmmmm... And when Derreck punched that guy it was great!! As for Naomi her nose really scares me.. I don't think she is pretty at all.

Honestly I hate the fact that they chose Dylan to be the father of Kelly's son why couldn't they have chosen Brandon. I thought they had a much better chemistry and I thought they made a much better couple.I also thought that there was much more behind Dylan's phone call to Brenda and her breaking out in tears as she deleted his name from her phone.I think the writers from this show need to get their act togther and spice up things more. Maybe add that Brenda and Dylan have been togther for all these years and that's the reason he left Kelly and also add that he and Brenda also have a child together maybe twins and that Brandon has been watching them while Brenda went back to West Beverly!! And maybe also adding that Kelly and Brandon had a fling while she was with Dylan and she really wasn't sure who the father was???I would much rather see all this happen than see the new cast I think they all have to go.. I only like Silver, Dixon, Navid and Ryan the rest of the cast could leave..they are really not needed oh yeah I also like the Principal he's cool too. I would much rather see the old cast back!

Honestly I hate the fact that they chose Dylan to be the father of Kelly's son why couldn't they have chosen Brandon. I thought they had a much better chemistry and I thought they made a much better couple.
I also thought that there was much more behind Dylan's phone call to Brenda and her breaking out in tears as she deleted his name from her phone.
I think the writers from this show need to get their act togther and spice up things more. Maybe add that Brenda and Dylan have been togther for all these years and that's the reason he left Kelly and also add that he and Brenda also have a child together maybe twins and that Brandon has been watching them while Brenda went back to West Beverly!! And maybe also adding that Kelly and Brandon had a fling while she was with Dylan and she really wasn't sure who the father was???
I would much rather see all this happen than see the new cast I think they all have to go.. I only like Silver, Dixon, Navid and Ryan the rest of the cast could leave..they are really not needed oh yeah I also like the Principal he's cool too. I would much rather see the old cast back!

This show is hurting. Maybe it's because I like the original so much, and maybe I'm just simply out of touch with what is cool right now. That was what the original 90210 did so well was integrate quasi-cool things into each episode. I also feel like I could relate more to characters from the original. I do prefer Gossip Girl 10 times as much, and I think Buzz's comparison is warranted, not because they are necessarily the same show, but I know others like myself that compare the two. I know there are some fans of the new show, but after an episode of Gossip Girl, 90210 looks like elementary school.

LMAO California. I knew what you meant but I read it and went "Well, now THERE'S a true confession!" LMAO
I liked the episode. But I'm a sucker for poorly thought out shallow plots. I love cheese, what can I say? If I can just forget what's real, turn off my brain and tune into a show I can get lost in, I'm good. It's not SO far fetched (Like GG is) that I can't buy the things they are doing actually happening to them.
And I gotta say, Naomi telling her dads GF that he's still sleeping with her Mom, I loved it. I HATE HER DAD! When he started in on her during the fashion show, I was pi**ed! I mean, okay be mad, but you've just ripped this girls world apart and you have the balls to get MAD at her for trying to right it again? Dickhead! Of course, he was like that on AMC too so I'm not too surprised. I'm liking Naomi's mom more and more now that she's not a simpering little thing.

I agree with her weight. It is WAY too low. Silver needs to gain a few lbs, and I think the producers probably told her that as well. She would look less famished for sure. Annie IS shrill. She didn't overact quite so much, which was nice. I hope Steve shows up, myself. Maybe he randomly goes back to the school to help monitor the school newspaper since he was at the Beat? :shrug: maybe he just eats at hte Peach Pit. haha

I really don't like that Dylan is the father of Kelly's baby. I just watched almost every episode of Season 1, and I think that Brenda and Dylan had SO much chemistry together despite all of their cheesy romantic lines. Kelly just seemed better suited for Brandon or Steve. Is it crazy that I kinda wanted to be with Andrea, even though she was like in her 30s when she was on the show? Ok, back to the new 90210.Well I'll miss Brenda and Kelly, but I think the new characters need to see if they can sink or swim on their own. But I still want Dylan, Brandon, or Donna to come back on the show. I don't really care about Steve or David. Anyway, the only new cast members that I can tolerate are Silver, Dixon, and Navid. They have great chemistry together. I was cheering when Dixon punched the smarmy guy for making moves on Silver and saying those horrible things to Debbie Wilson (Dixon's mom). However, I totally agree with this:tlsgirl: <i>"Also, did anyone else practically choke with laughter when Silver told Dixon "I reject the unrealistic expectations the modeling industry pushes on average women." Yes, because you're 5'8", weigh 105 pounds, and look like you may break at any moment."</i>Umm Silver is as skinny as a model, and in the press release for 90210 they said that Silver aspired to be a "socialite." That's worse than being a model.Annie is so shrill that it gets on my nerves, Adrianna is way too over-the-top, Naomi just can't play anything other than "sexy" and needs to interact with other West Beverly kids instead of her parents, and Ethan is so damn boring. The only hot guy on this show is Ryan Matthews, the teacher.

I really don't like that Dylan is the father of Kelly's baby. I just watched almost every episode of Season 1, and I think that Brenda and Dylan had SO much chemistry together despite all of their cheesy romantic lines. Kelly just seemed better suited for Brandon or Steve. Is it crazy that I kinda wanted to be with Andrea, even though she was like in her 30s when she was on the show? Ok, back to the new 90210.
Well I'll miss Brenda and Kelly, but I think the new characters need to see if they can sink or swim on their own. But I still want Dylan, Brandon, or Donna to come back on the show. I don't really care about Steve or David. Anyway, the only new cast members that I can tolerate are Silver, Dixon, and Navid. They have great chemistry together. I was cheering when Dixon punched the smarmy guy for making moves on Silver and saying those horrible things to Debbie Wilson (Dixon's mom). However, I totally agree with this:
tlsgirl: "Also, did anyone else practically choke with laughter when Silver told Dixon "I reject the unrealistic expectations the modeling industry pushes on average women." Yes, because you're 5'8", weigh 105 pounds, and look like you may break at any moment."
Umm Silver is as skinny as a model, and in the press release for 90210 they said that Silver aspired to be a "socialite." That's worse than being a model.
Annie is so shrill that it gets on my nerves, Adrianna is way too over-the-top, Naomi just can't play anything other than "sexy" and needs to interact with other West Beverly kids instead of her parents, and Ethan is so damn boring. The only hot guy on this show is Ryan Matthews, the teacher.

ugh kelly needs to GET OVER HERSELF. where the heck does she get off implying that brenda is trying to get in with dylan?? does kelly not remember the idiot bimbo whore she played on the old 90210 who slept with all of west beverly high, INCLUDING her best friend's boyfriend of two years?
kelly is full of drama and dylan always runs to brenda when he's had enough of her. rightfully so. i would run from her too

ugh kelly needs to GET OVER HERSELF. where the heck does she get off implying that brenda is trying to get in with dylan?? does kelly not remember the idiot bimbo whore she played on the old 90210 who slept with all of west beverly high, INCLUDING her best friend's boyfriend of two years? kelly is full of drama and dylan always runs to brenda when he's had enough of her. rightfully so. i would run from her too